Just the Two of Us

"Just the Two of Us" is a song written by Bill Withers, William Salter, and Ralph MacDonald, and recorded by Grover Washington Jr. with Withers on vocals. It was released in February 1981 through Elektra Records. Background "Just the Two of Us" was written by Bill Withers, Ralph MacDonald and William Salter. Originally an instrumental track written by MacDonald and Salter, MacDonald contacted Withers and he wrote the lyrics. The song originally appeared on Washington's album Winelight (1980). The Fender Rhodes electric piano, played in the introduction and throughout, was performed by Richard Tee. Chart performance The song reached number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100, staying there for three weeks, behind "Morning Train (9 to 5)" by Sheena Easton and "Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. It was Washington's only Top 40 hit.